Cajun-style Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffee
Cajun-style Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffee is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This classic Louisiana recipe is made with a combination of succulent crawfish and shrimp, cooked in a rich and spicy roux-based sauce. This dish is perfect for those who love bold and spicy flavors, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb crawfish tails
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir constantly until the mixture turns a dark brown color, about 10-15 minutes.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Add the crawfish tails and shrimp to the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
5. Season the etouffee with salt and black pepper, to taste.
6. Serve the Cajun-style Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffee over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
This dish is a perfect combination of spicy and savory flavors, with the crawfish and shrimp adding a delicious seafood taste to the dish. The sauce is thick and rich, with a deep brown color that is sure to whet your appetite. The dish is best served over a bed of fluffy white rice, which helps to soak up all the delicious flavors of the sauce.
Type: Seafood dish
Main ingredients: Crawfish tails, shrimp, Cajun seasoning
